Taejo Wang Geon (TV series)

Taejo Wang Geon (Hangul: 태조 왕건, English: Emperor Wang Gun) was a 200-episode Korean drama starring Choi Soo Jong in the title role. It became very successful, reaching very high ratings, around 60%.

Facts

• Director: Kim Jong Sun
• Writer: Lee Hwan Kyung
• Genre: Historical Drama
• Episodes: 200
• Broadcast network: KBS 2TV
• Broadcast period: April 1, 2000 to February 24, 2002
• Air time: 9:45 PM on Saturday and Sunday

Primary Cast

• Choi Soo Jong as Emperor Taejo
• Kim Yeong-cheol as Gung Ye
• Kim Hyeo Ri as Gang Bi - Yun Hwa
• Suh In Suk as Gyeon Hwon

Awards

• 2001 KBS: Highest Award (Choi Soo Jong)
• 2001 KBS: Top Excellence in Acting (Suh In Suk)
• 2001 KBS: Excellence in Acting (Kim Kab Su)
• 2001 KBS: Excellence in Acting (Kim Hyeo Ri)
• 2001 KBS: Best Supporting Actor (Jung Tae Woo)
• 2001 KBS: Best New Actor (Lee Kwang Ki)
• 2001 KBS: Special Award (Taejo Wang Gun Martial Arts: Korean Art)